What is a pro or con of living in Steamboat Springs, Coloradocompared to San Diego, California?

Transportation is 43% cheaper in Steamboat Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $40,000 in San Diego, California could decrease to $36,633 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN DIEGO vs. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 8.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,633 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
43% cheaper in Steamboat Springs
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Steamboat Springs, CO

Compared to San Diego, Steamboat Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

43.5% lower

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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